On a rainy day, in a mud-bath of a field, the Saints rained on the Buccaneers' NFC South parade. New Orleans' 24-20 upset of Tampa Bay leaves the Bucs tied with the Panthers atop the division at 7-6. Carolina is on its off week.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got back in the win column on Sunday with a victory over the Cardinals to end their three-game skid, while the New Orleans Saints lost

Shough outplayed Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield in the rain and the Saints moved their season record to 3 – 10.

TB_Irving 24 pass from Mayfield (McLaughlin kick), 7:57. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 4:27. Key Plays: K.Johnson kick return to Tampa Bay 33; Irving 3 run on 3rd-and-1; Mayfield 21 pass to Godwin. New Orleans 7, Tampa Bay 7.

The New Orleans Saints offense, led by rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, is walking into a classic NFC South booby trap this Sunday. Forget the Buccaneers' 7-5 record and the Saints' disappointing 2-10 standing, this divisional matchup is fundamentally about one thing.....Todd Bowles' relentless and opportunistic defense.

After Taylor's interception ended Tampa Bay's opening drive of the second half and Shough's 34-yard run gave New Orleans a 14-10 lead, the Bucs responded with a seven-play, 65-yard drive to retake the advantage, 17-14 with 7:40 left in the third.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the New Orleans Saints in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL Season. QB Mayfield discussed not having any excuses,

The New Orleans Saints (2-10) play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5) Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs won 23-3 in the Dome in October. Here are four factors it will take for Saints to avenge that loss in this game between NFC South teams.